Garrigue and smoky red fruits kick things off in the nose. On the palate, the concentrated, wine is loaded with silky, elegant, fresh, sweet, ripe, pure kirsch notes that hold on to their spicy accent. Made from 100% old vine Grenache, there is layers of sweet, fruits, depth, purity and freshness going on here that makes you want to take another sip.
Ave of vine: 40 - 70 years
Award:
97+ – 2016 Châteauneuf L’Avenue – Jeb Dunnuck
96 – 2016 Châteauneuf L’Avenue – Wine Advocate
96 – 2016 Châteauneuf L’Avenue – Wine Spectator